Course information
Chemistry
St Mary's School - Cambridgeshire
01223353253
Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Course summary

Chemistry is fundamental to life – clothing, food and medicine all rely on chemical processes and chemists hold the key to solving some of the big challenges we face, from food security to climate change. Choose A Level Chemistry to build practical skills fundamental to understanding the nature of chemistry, alongside data collection and analysis experience, mathematical and problem-solving skills. Inspired by subject-specialist teachers you will learn in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, equipped with everything you need to develop your theoretical and practical skills to full potential. As you become a more independent learner, our approach focuses on learning ‘how to think’ – not ‘what to think’. These key skills offer exceptional preparation for university study and employment. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Talks and events at Cambridge Science Festival and at the Society for Chemical Industry (SCI) UK Chemistry Olympiad Lectures at the University of Cambridge Cambridge Chemistry Challenge Youth STEMM Award

Entry requirements

GCSE grades (or equivalent) Subject 1: Chemistry: 6+ or Science Double Award: 77+ Subject 2: Mathematics: 6+ Subject 3: English Language: 5 (CEFR B2.2) Grade 7+ in either GCSE Chemistry or Mathematics is required

How you'll be assessed

AS Level assessment Paper 1: Breadth in Chemistry assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 (1 hour 30 minutes) worth 50% of the total mark Paper 2: Depth in Chemistry assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 (1 hour 30 minutes) worth 50% of the total mark

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding Fee£38,610 - £45,840
Sixth Form FeeDay £14,310 - £21,330
AddressBateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY